Archive for the 'Walking Aids' Category

Physiotherapy aids

A wide range of products can now be found to help and assist those who require extra support when walking, seating or standing, support for joints including the knee or ankle. There are a number of these aids to be found through the online shop at OT Stores from simple walking sticks to daily living aids.

Walking sticks are made to precise requirements including traditional wooden sticks, adjustable height sticks, coloured versions as well as different handle styles to choose from. Orthopaedic supports to help with problems with neck, wrist, ankle or knee are wide and varied and we are in a position to access the biggest range of these important products assisting the user to carry out everyday tasks. Daily living aids are now frequently used in physiotherapy to help around the house and in the garden. Our comprehensive range of physiotherapy aids are designed to help people lead a normal life.

Mobility Aids - Coloured Crutches

There may be a time when we have to use crutches to help us move around, perhaps after an accident during the period when our bones or joints and ligaments are in the process of repairing themselves. We do not have to use the standard arm crutch which in itself can be ungainly and unsightly, something that can express our individuality is available in the form of ergonomically designed arm crutches is a wide variety of stunning colours with matching ferrules as well!

OT Stores online shop features a range of these in a wide variety of colours with full cuff design much more comfortable to hold thanks to the soft feel handle and grip, offering full support to the user. All the coloured crutches are adjustable in height and two types of handle are offered giving warm and gentler feel to the touch. The handle will work for both hands equally and spreads the load across the palm for comfort and support. Sold in pairs at £29.36 inclusive of VAT these stylish aids offer an alternative to the grey NHS style crutch.

Mobility: Walking Aids - Khargo four wheeled walker

Users of the Khargo four wheeled walker universally acclaim this mobility device as transforming their lives. When difficulty with walking presents itself, mobility aids are plentiful and this can usually start with a simple walking stick, then perhaps a walking frame to give the user that little bit more confidence.

It is remarkable how quickly users of wheeled walkers regain their mobility and start to walk long distances with confidence. The Khargo four wheeled walker, complete with seat, has been described as probably the most stylish walker in the world, and we would not challenge that. The Khargo is easy to fold by simply lifting the seat, making it easy to transport, includes a shopping net designed to carry all the groceries, has large wheels making it easy to push, and features state of the art braking.

What is more remarkable about this revolutionary product, is that it is being offered at the OT Stores shopping site at the special offer price of only £151.58 inclusive of VAT, showing a remarkable saving of £70 plus VAT on the recommended retail price!

khargo four wheeled walker

Mobility: Walking Sticks

All that is needed by some people who are beginning to lose their mobility is something with which to steady them when walking, something as simple as a walking stick for example.

OT Stores UK has a far reaching and wide range of mobility aids all designed to provide that extra assistance sometimes required when moving around the home, or walking out. These include one of the most comprehensive ranges of walking sticks, walking frames, crutches and walking sticks that can be found, all within our online shop.

Choose from traditional walking sticks, sticks of adjustable height, brightly coloured sticks that reflect your personality, many with different handles, something there for everyone.

walking stick

Walking Aids - Ergonomic Crutches

Help with walking is something that is common in those of advancing years, as well as people who may be suffering from a temporary disability such as a sprained or broken limb. A variety of help is available from walking sticks to frames or wheeled walkers.

For the unfortunate person who has suffered from a fractured leg a trendy alternative to the standard NHS grey crutches are our ergonomically designed full cuff crutches which are much more comfortable to hold and in use. The height is fully adjustable to suit the user with brightly coloured handles designed to fit perfectly each hand. The Walking Aids Ergonomic crutches are stylish, strong and light.

coloured crutches

Walking Aids

three wheeled walkerFor a lot of people the activity of walking presents problems. Some of course take walking for granted. Walking aids can be helpful in a variety of ways and often used in combination with other daily living aids such as a mobility scooter.

A three wheeled walker which is height adjustable and has easy to operate hand brakes can make a world of difference to daily living. As with all mobility aids they need to be transportable in an easy way, that’s why the three wheeled walker folds flat for easy storage and transportation.

For increased safety and a great boost in confidence to your walking the three wheeled walker is the solution. If you have weak hands you should find you are still able to operate the hand brakes of the walker.

Many other walkers on the market today can have noisy wheels which aren’t free running which tend to mark floors. You can rest assured with this three wheeled walker the wheels will operate in a free running fashion and with silent operation, with the added bonus of not marking floors.

With a bag included you can’t really go wrong with this strong and reliable walking product.

It’s worth keeping in mind that this product is suitable for a maximum user weight of 18 stone (114kg)